Sydney to Cairns East Coast Essentials Tour Package 16 Days

One Stop Adventures will always endeavour to make sure you have the best itinerary and time possible.

Day 1: Sydney  to Byron Bay 

Spend your day in the city before to catch a night bus to Sydney.

Day 2: Byron Bay

Arrive in the morning in Byron Bay and enjoy your day discovering the beach and the lighthouse.

Day 3- Byron Bay – ACTIVITY

Choose between kayaking with dolphins or having a surf lesson – the 2 most popular activities of Byron! They are both half day tours, simply write which one you have chosen in the”Order Notes’ section in the shopping cart.

Day 4- Byron Bay to Brisbane

Travel to Brisbane and discover the city.

Day 5 – Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

Travel to Rainbow Beach – there is a safety briefing at 4:00pm for your Fraser Island tour.

Day 6 –Fraser Island (Lunch, Dinner) 

Today you begin your Fraser Island tour! The morning of departure is a pretty hectic time, with excitement everywhere, we will again split you up into your groups and ask you to work together in checking off all your food to make sure it is all there before you go. You will pack your food into the eskies, alcohol into cool boxes, do a full vehicle inspection including checking all camping and cooking equipment is provided and then do a full driver briefing outlining the most important aspects of driving on soft sand and how to use the gears. Then it’s off you go!!

Day 7 – Fraser Island (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp the one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

Day 8 – Return to Rainbow Beach (Breakfast, Lunch)

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp the one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

On the third and final day, you will arrive back into Rainbow Beach approximately around 4:00pm (depending on tides).

Day 9 – Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach 

Enjoy the day in Rainbow Beach before hopping on an overnight bus to Airlie Beach

Day 10 – Airlie Beach

Arrive in Airlie Beach and check-in at your hostel. You will also have to check-in for your departure to the Whitsundays for the following day. The instructions will be written on your voucher.

Day 11 – The Whitsundays (Dinner)

Begin 2 days 2 nights Whitsundays sailing boat between lunchtime and early afternoon. The departure time will depend on the boat you choose, click the Whitsunday Boat Options tab to check out the boats and their itineraries

Day 12 – The Whitsundays (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner)

Explore the Whitsundays and snorkelling in the ocean and exploring the islands. The options onboard may depend on the boat you have chosen. Click the ‘Whitsunday Boat Options’ tab to check out the boats and their itineraries.

Day 13 – Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)

Return to Airlie Beach from your Whitsundays adventure and celebrate being back on dry land!

 Day 14 – Airlie Beach to Cairns

Today you will be travelling to Cairns and then check in to your hostel.

Day 15 – The Great Barrier Reef (Lunch)

Enjoy a day trip on Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling and lunch included. You will also have the chance to try a free introductory dive onboard!

Day 16 – Cairns

Today is the end of your journey, you can check out of the hostel and travel onward at any time.